Motutapu岛 is a natural island in the Hauraki Gulf, 11km from 奥克兰.  走, war relics and a campground plus amazing natural scenery await you in this conservation wonderland. 

意思是“神圣的岛”, Motutapu是一个和平的, rural island with plenty of walking tracks, fantastic views across the Hauraki Gulf, and even some World War II artillery relics to go and discover along the way.

The island was an integral part of mainland 奥克兰's defence system during the war, 所以参观枪支, bunkers and tunnels really does bring that part of history alive.  Motutapu is also now part of a long-term conservation project.  It's pest-free (check your bags for creepy-crawly stowaways before you get on the ferry...), providing valuable sanctuary for endangered wildlife.

If you like walking, there are numerous tracks to explore.  你自己去圣德网站吧, where you can see the ash-preserved footprints of former visitors, 以及它们的犬类同伴, from hundreds of years ago and campers can pitch their tents at 首页 Bay, where you can also find drinking water.

There are no shops on the island, so be sure to bring your lunch with you! Bunks and lodges can be booked at Administration Bay.  The island is so close to neighbouring Rangitoto Island, there's a causeway you can walk across, 从一个岛到另一个岛!

如何到达那里:

Boats run from 奥克兰 to Islington Bay on Rangitoto Island, from where visitors can walk across the causeway to Mohutapu Island.  The ferry crossing takes 35 minutes and leaves from the ferry terminal on Quay Street in downtown 奥克兰.